Eyam Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England
About Eyam
Eyam was a good place to be a church minister, provided you preached and prayed for the right people: around it were lead mines, and the vicarage took a comfortable income from these. In 1660 Britain shook off its 11-year experiment with being a republic, King Charles II was restored to the throne, and all Church of England ministers were required to pray for their gracious ruler. Most did so, but there were many standouts, such as Thomas Stanley the Puritan minister of Eyam. As a result he was ejected from his ministry and vicarage, and lived out his days in a righteous sulk in a cabin at the edge of the village. He was replaced by Rev William Mompesson, who owed his appointment to his zeal for the monarchy, which did not much endear him to his flock. In early 1665 plague broke out in Lon
Top Attractions in Eyam
Explore the best things to see and do in Eyam:
- ★Carnival Week & Annual Sheep Roast
- ★Eyam Church
- ★Eyam Hall Craft Centre
- ★Eyam Hall Manor House
- ★Eyam Museum
- ★Plague Cottages
Where to Eat in Eyam
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Miners Arms
- 🍴Village Green Tea Room
Where to Stay in Eyam
- 🏨Crown Cottage B&B
- 🏨YHA Youth Hostel
Eyam Travel Guide Sections
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